Jordan Alexander Tait (born 27 September 1979) is a former professional footballer who began his professional career at Newcastle United FC and played in the English Football League for Darlington and Oldham Athletic. He also played in Scotland for Arbroath, Ross County, Ayr United and St Johnstone F.C. Working and learning under managers/ coaches such as Kevin Keegan, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Rudd Gullit, John Carver, Alan Irvine and Tommy Burns.Given his first professional contract by Sir Kenny Dalglish in 1998 Tait began coaching while still playing and studied for his UEFA coaching qualifications gaining the UEFA A Licence as well as qualifications in Sport Science and Psychology.Following retirement through injury he moved into full-time coaching and is now a development phase lead coach at Middlesbrough F.C. who are renowned for developing their players. References External links English footballers Newcastle United F.C. players Darlington F.C. players Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players English Football League players 1979 births Living people Arbroath F.C. players Ross County F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players St Johnstone F.C. players Stenhousemuir F.C. players Berwick Rangers F.C. players Scottish Football League players People from Berwick-upon-Tweed Footballers from Northumberland Association football fullbacks